Well, we have decided to try one more time. We hope to add one more child to our family. We understand the wait could be long and we may reach a point we feel we are too old for midnight feedings and fussy babies. If we make it to that point, we will withdraw our application and continue to enjoy our lives as the parents of our boys. We are not trying for a girl, a baby boy would be just as welcome in our home.
What makes our wait longer this time? We already have two boys. When a birth mother looks for a family for placement more often than not, she will chose a childless couple. If a child is meant to be ours, it will be.
We will again be working with Adoption Affiliates, the agency we have used previously. We feel comfortable with Adoption Affiliates and have experienced two successful adoptions with them.
Our family and a few of our friends are already aware of our decision. Many were not surprised. We really enjoy being parents. Being only children, we look forward to a home filled with children and large family gatherings as we grow old.
Here we are in the same boat as many of you who read my blog. We are waiting. We have had our profile shown to a couple of expectant mothers and have not been chosen. Waiting is the hardest stage of adoption I believe. Although waiting is somewhat easier the second and third time around. Our life will roll on as usual and we hope and pray our phone will soon ring with big news.
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Yay!! Love me some baby time!! Ohhh and a baby shower!! :) We are getting more serious about it just so scared about the money issues..I guess cause we ran into some major money issue with the first time around...just scares me...
That's GREAT! Let me know if you have an online profile so I can link it to my blog.
Congratulations! I wish we could add to our family but it is just not feasible at this time. I saw a t-shirt years ago for adoptive mothers that said "Pregnant on paper" - I'll have to google & see if I can find it again.
Oh thanks Mary! Our agency only uses hard copy profiles so we do not have an online profile.
I hope all goes smoothly and that you are soon matched with an expectant mom who is a great fit for your family, and you all a great fit for her! :) (And expectant father, too, if possible!)
OOHH!! What a great announcement!! So excited for you guys!!
That is exciting. Good luck. We hope to be a family of 5 soon ourselves but we are going international this time.
Congratulations!! What an awesome decision!
Congratulations! This is very exciting.
That's wonderful! The more the merrier. The number of kids didn't seem to slow us down. I can't wait to see how God is going to work in your family again.
YAY! I am just so excited for you! And cannot wait to hear how the rest of this adventure pans out for you!
congrats and good luck!
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